The Village Theater presents the world premiere of
Calypso
by Jordan Muschler
Directed by Emily Newmark
Rivendell Theatre
5779 N Ridge Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
November 7 - 23, 2025
Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 8 pm
Sundays at 3 pm
Trapped on an island, Calypso's life is turned upside down when Odysseus washes ashore, and she experiences companionship for the first time. "Calypso", a play with song, takes a minor character from a classic story and gives her a full-fledged narrative, spinning it into a tale about first love and the myths we choose to remember.
Production Team
Director - Emily Newmark
Assistant Director - Olivia Marmer
Producers - Clara Zucker, Bailey McWilliams-Woods
Stage Manager - Sofie Schmeltzer
Dramaturg - Naomi Kalter
Intimacy Director - Bailey McWilliams-Woods
Marketing - Jane Hobson, Emily Waskowitz
Cast
Calypso - Evelyn Wohlbier
Understudy: Olivia Gregorich
Hermes - Emma Mansfield
Understudy: Rachel Katz
Odysseus - Riley Lucas
Understudy: Casey McKinney
Designers
Production Designer - Olivia Marmer
Set Designer - Katelyn Mongomery
Props Master - Robin Manganaro
Costume Designer - Maggie McGlenn
Lighting Designer - Joseph Nelson
Sound Designer - Emmerich Mager
Poster Designer - Andi Muriel